A nutrition and lifestyle blog appreciating the joys in life, by Alexandra Dusenberry, MS, RDN, CPT

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Today’s post is a fun one! (I know “date paste” sounds a bit questionable, but bear with me). It’s a quick, easy recipe that literally anyone can make. Honestly, it is next to impossible to make this wrong. All you need are Medjool dates (truly nature’s candy, as they are quite sweet and almost caramel-y), and water. … More Sweet and Easy Date Paste

HIIIIII! One of my favorite things to eat (and I guess everyone else’s, too, based on the mass amount of social media posts) is a smoothie bowl. They are quick, easy, and so dang delicious. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, it doesn’t matter because the smoothie bowl has your back…er, stomach. Now you may be asking yourself, … More My Ride-or-Die Green Smoothie Bowl Base

Amongst all the stress that gets thrown at us this season-holidays, shifts in the weather, school and work deadlines- (I know, I just began to admit to myself that summer is definitely over), our bodies can take some major blows. All that stress causes oxidative damage and inflammation, which truly is the root cause of most diseases. However, … More Winter Antioxidant Smoothie

Well, well, well. If it isn’t the season for sweet treats and pumpkin flavored errthang! Before we jump into today’s yummy recipe, let’s catch up, shall we? You may be saying to yourself, wow, Alexandra fell off the face of the blogosphere since May. Eek…May!!! Needless to say there aren’t really excuses for not getting … More Pumpkin Spice Date Balls

Summer is just around the corner (though I argue Memorial Day is the unofficial start to the season), which means now is the time to start whipping up cold soups. Mad respect if you are one of those people who looooves a piping hot bowl of soup when it’s 80 degrees and sunny (I can’t), … More Creamy Broccoli Soup

A few weeks ago, my dietetic internship group had a class field trip to Tolosa Winery in San Luis Obispo. (I know, we are totally suffering). It was a gorgeous day, we had lunch alfresco, and we learned all about the process of winemaking at Tolosa. #fieldtripgoals, right? One of the cool things about this … More Mushroom-Cauliflower “Risotto”

Think back to a time when you bought carrots that still had their lovely stems attached. (Hopefully it wasn’t thaaaat long ago). Perhaps you steer clear of the carrots with greens still on because you just throw ’em away as soon as you arrive home from the market. Stop tossing that green goodness away! I’m here to deliver … More Vegan Carrot Top Pesto

Who’s ready for St. Patrick’s day??? Funny childhood story: every year growing up,my sister and I would place our slippers at the end of our bed the night before St. Patty’s Day. (Disclaimer: we are not Irish in the least bit). In the night, the leprechaun, aka our mom, would stuff our slippers with little … More Shamrockin’ Smoothie

It seems like brussels sprouts get a bad reputation as the Most Hated Veggie. I think this hatred starts for most in childhood, perhaps from a tragic home-cooked dinner gone wrong. Does the thought of bitter, rubbery steamed brussels sprouts bring back bad memories? Yep, maybe it was the brussels sprouts on your plate that … More Winter Brussels Sprout Salad

Thanksgiving is on the horizon, and if you are scrambling to find a dish to bring to the family/friend gathering, don’t fret! This pumpkin lentil curry is calling your name if you are a bit adventurous and willing to branch out to something a little more unconventional for the food festivities. (If you’re a purist, … More Pumpkin Lentil Curry